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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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So i just got a pair of Fortune auto 500 adjustable coil overs. i wanna lower my car about 2" in the rear and 1" in the front. Im on stock 05 ... 17" wheels. i just have the coil overs. what else do i need ? can i just install the coils or do i need camber arms or idk .. Idk much about suspension work.. please help
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Should have gone with ebay coilovers. They not only drop your car, but also add horse power. true story.
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only since im bored outta my mind, you should get rear camber and toe arms so you dont shred through tires, if you want to take it a step above also get front a-arms
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Originally Posted by froztyy
So i just got a pair of Fortune auto 500 adjustable coil overs. i wanna lower my car about 2" in the rear and 1" in the front. Im on stock 05 ... 17" wheels. i just have the coil overs. what else do i need ? can i just install the coils or do i need camber arms or idk .. Idk much about suspension work.. please help
Need! Wheels would be a good start. I would get the wheels first, front and rear camber arms , then install it all at once.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Need! Wheels would be a good start. I would get the wheels first, front and rear camber arms , then install it all at once.
+1

installing suspension, piece by piece puts unwanted stress on stock parts along with unwanted tire wear...

all at once would be best...
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